Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman

Description
The scheme "Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman" has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to individuals with 40% or more disability when they marry a non-disabled person, or when both partners have disabilities.

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Benefits
• On marriage, the couple is given ₹25,000/- as incentive.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant couple should be residents of Uttarakhand or have been domiciled in the state for at least five years.
2. The couple must be citizens of India.
3. The couple should not be income tax payers.
4. Neither partner should have a living spouse at the time of marriage.
5. No member of the couple should have been convicted in any criminal case.
6. The benefit is provided when a person with 40% or more disability marries a non-disabled person, or when both partners have disabilities.
7. At the time of marriage, the groom should be between 21 and 45 years of age.
8. At the time of marriage, the bride should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
9. The marriage should be conducted in accordance with prevailing social customs and traditions or be legally registered.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of both partners
• Disability Certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Voter ID card or UID card copy
• Proof of residence (certificate confirming 5 years’ residence in the state)
• Bank account details of both partners
• Marriage registration certificate
• Affidavit stating that both partners are not income tax payers, are not involved in any criminal activities, and do not have any previous spouse alive

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Couples where at least one partner has 40% or more disability and fulfills the other eligibility criteria are eligible.
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Q: What is the minimum disability percentage required to apply?
A: A minimum of 40% disability, as certified by a competent medical authority, is required.
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Q: Do both partners need to have disabilities to avail of the benefit?
A: No. The benefit is available if at least one partner has the required disability, or if both partners are disabled.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: A one-time incentive of ₹25,000/- is provided to eligible couples after marriage.
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Q: What is the residency requirement for applicants?
A: At least one partner must be a resident or domiciled in Uttarakhand for a minimum of five years.
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Q: Are Indian citizenship requirements applicable?
A: Yes. Both partners must be citizens of India.
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Q: Can income tax payers apply for this scheme?
A: No. Neither partner should be an income tax payer to be eligible.
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Q: Is there any age limit for the bride and groom?
A: Yes. At the time of marriage, the groom must be between 21 and 45 years, and the bride between 18 and 45 years.
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Q: Is it necessary for the marriage to be registered?
A: Yes. The marriage must either be conducted as per prevailing social customs/traditions or be legally registered, and proof must be provided.
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Q: Where can I get the application form?
A: The application form can be collected from the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer or downloaded from [https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in](https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in).
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Q: Where should I submit the completed application?
A: Submit the completed application form with the required documents to the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer.
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